Sir James Duddridge MP in Parliament

At various points in the conflict there has been denial that troops are there, denial that they were there and committing atrocities, and so

I am concerned about all the people, whether they are Christians, Ethiopians or Eritreans, as I know the hon. Gentleman is.

My right hon.

Sadly, all those things are happening, it is true.

I thank my hon. Friend for his work on this issue and on the Foreign Affairs Committee. We are very engaged with our American partners.

I thank my right hon. Friend for his long-standing interest.

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that question.

I would not want the House to get the wrong idea.

This is an incredibly important issue, which was given a higher profile when Lord Hague was Foreign Secretary.

I thank my hon. Friend for her service as my predecessor in this role.